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Travelers Rest, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,137
Population
1,304/sq mi density
$49,655
Median Income
$23,759 per capita
$281,400
Home Value
$344,405 Zillow
$1,029
Median Rent
37.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
5,844 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,655 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$281,400 home value, $1,029/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Travelers Rest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9600°N, 82.4450°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0485 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.22 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
Travelers Rest has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (4.0").